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Ugly – ‘Twice Around The Sun’ EP review: ambitious six-piece enter a brave new world
Eight years in the making, the idea-stuffed debut EP from the Cambridge band shines in its calmer moments

The Snuts – ‘Millennials’ review: high-energy guitar anthems for the good times
Having established themselves as a festival season fixture, the Scottish heroes shoot for the main stages

Malice K: the underground NYC shapeshifter is a true original
The Brooklyn-based artist has found cult stardom with his compelling, honest songwriting. He discusses overcoming addiction and a homeless period on his journey

University: an explosion of energy unlike anything you’ve heard this year
The Crewe four-piece meld emo, punk and hardcore while maintaining an aura of mystique

Brigitte Calls Me Baby: Chicago romantics deliver the thrills of a bygone era
They evoke the warmth of the greats been and gone – but Brigitte Calls Me Baby are no mere nostalgia trip

Cruel Sister – ‘Turgid’ EP review: ambition that stretches far beyond genre labels
From Kim Gordon to Ellie Rowsell, the 26-year old broadens her sound by channeling her icons on this brilliantly expansive second EP

Get down and dirty with Model/Actriz’s feral debut album
The Brooklyn band are one of the most exciting live acts of the moment, mixing punishing punk, pounding electronica and an unmissable stage presence

MEO Kalorama 2023: Lisbon delivers the ultimate summer swansong
Headline heavyweights Blur, Florence + The Machine and Foals offer up masterclasses in main stage duties as emerging Portuguese stars prove the future is bright

Exploring the magic of MEO Kalorama Festival: seven stories of Lisbon’s cultural fusion
Discover seven different tales from the beating heart of Lisbon’s creative community ahead of MEO Kalorama Festival this summer

MEO Kalorama 2023: the most exciting new acts to catch at this year’s festival
Here are NME’s tips for acts to catch on the Neighbourhood stage at the 2023 edition of the Portuguese festival

NQ at five: inside the game-changing label taking Northern rap to the world
On their fifth anniversary, the team behind the Manchester company explain how NQ has given emerging artists a voice

Bruce Springsteen live in London: the heartland hero remains firmly at his majestic peak
The Boss conjures magic and mayhem as he delivers a career-spanning set for the first of his two sold out London shows